Air Forces comparison: 
Nigeria vs 
Sudan
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan.
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Nigeria
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Nigeria | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nigerian Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 164 | 184 | 🇸🇩 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 75 | 0 | 🇳🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 24 | 91 | 🇸🇩 3.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.6 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 3.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 23 | 🇳🇬 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Italy · 24 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 73 | 70 | 🇳🇬 ≈ |
| Transport aircraft | 20 | 17 | 🇳🇬 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇳🇬 |
| Trainers | 39 | 6 | 🇳🇬 6.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.